Top Things to do in Colorado
Top Hotels in Colorado
- 1. Best Western Plus Peak Vista Inn & Suites
- 2. Grand Hyatt Denver
- 3. Monarch Casino Resort Spa - Black Hawk
- 4. Le Meridien Denver Downtown
- 5. Best Western Plus Executive Residency Fillmore Inn
- 6. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Trinidad
- 7. The Oxford Hotel
- 8. Origin Hotel Red Rocks
- 9. SCP Colorado Springs Hotel
- 10. Warwick Denver
10 Wineries & Vineyards in Colorado That You Shouldn't Miss
Colorado is home to no less than twenty-six ski resorts such as those in Vail and Breckenridge; other winter activities include snowboarding, sledding, sleigh rides, snow hiking and snowmobiling. The state is blessed with national parks, grasslands and forests where in warmer weather you can enjoy hiking, mountain biking or rock climbing. Wildlife abounds, from bears to moose and raccoons to wolverines. More interested in local history? Head for either the Ute Indian Museum or the Koshare Indian Museum, and don't miss the forts such as Fort Garland and Bent's Old Fort. For a complete change, why not take a ride in a hot air balloon from South Park Valley or Boulder and admire Colorado's picturesque landscape from above?
Restaurants in Colorado
1. Honnibrook Craft Meadery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 10 reviews
2. Azura Cellars and Gallery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 69 reviews
Reviewed By NewHampshireLovetogo
Loved the views and the wine server, grounds were immaculate and art gallery full of interesting pieces.
3. Mesa Park Vineyards
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 47 reviews
Family owned Vineyard and Winery. Award Winning Estate Grown Reds include Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. Other wines: Riesling, Rose, Barn Owl White, and Finz Dessert Wine. Come Taste Our REDS from Our Family To Yours, Sit back, drink local and enjoy!
Reviewed By laurenwF8056PC - Columbus, United States
My boyfriend and I were driving through the area on the way to Grand Junction and stopped here for a wine tasting. We had an excellent experience with our host, Michael. He was very informative on the wines and the area around Palisade and we had a great time sitting outside and enjoying the beautiful scenery. The $10 wine tasting was very worth it as we got to keep the glass and an additional $5 was waived as we purchased 6 bottles of wine from them to take home for family and friends. Would highly recommend this place and to of course meet the vineyard french bulldog, Daryl!
4. Ten Bears Winery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By ClaytonBabs - Clayton, United States
As CA natives who live close to Napa, we are always appreciative of finding wineries on our travels. Just outside of Ft Collins is a little gem of a winery that we discovered by chance. We stopped by for a tasting & I loved their bubbly which you can simply purchase by the glass. For $12 you can taste 6 of their wines, while taking in the CO scenery from either their outdoor seating or when Covid is over, their cozy tasting room The friendly owner/winemaker was also our server.
5. Aspen Peak Cellars
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 40 reviews
Celebrating the Art of Food and Wine at this gorgeous setting by the North Fork of the South platte River in Downtown Bailey. Join us for a wine tasting, tour, lunch, happy hour, live music on weekends, special event dinners or just a relaxing afternoon by the river. Our team is looking forward to provide you with a memorable experience. Cheers!
Reviewed By lauragX9943PC - Tampa, United States
Stopped in early afternoon for a bite before hiking. Food options while limited were delicious. Our party of 4 had 2 bowls of the potato leek soup with a basket of bread, 1 flat bread (with your choice of toppings) and 1 wedge salad with salmon. The food was great -- as was the presentation. We also had a few paddles of wine with a nice assortment. They have live entertainment on Saturday afternoons, but since we were pressed for time, we left before it started. Will definitely be returning.
6. Haykin Family Cider
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Haykin Family Cider is an award-winning small batch cidery located in Aurora, Colorado. With tiny bubbles, they produce a sparkling wine-like cider in a variety of sweetness levels. Elevating the apple like wineries treat grapes, Haykin Family Cider highlights the flavor and complexity of interesting and unique apples.
7. Purgatory Cellars Winery - Highlands Ranch
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 13 reviews
We are a small "Veteran Owned" business in Highlands Ranch, Colorado. Urban Winery selling Colorado made wines. We source the grapes from Grand Junction (Grand Valley). Grapes are crushed, fermented, and bottled locally. Come in and see us! Family friendly- like a brewery. Feel free to bring food. We will have light food items for sale also. Cheers!
Reviewed By maryaV468NV - Highlands Ranch, United States
This is a great family owned wine bar! Owned and operated by the nicest couple. They make their own Colorado wine and it is so delicious and unique! The environment is very warm , friendly and welcoming and a great place to unwind. The food is so wonderful and goes just perfect with all if the wine. Highly recommend this place!
8. Carlson Vineyards Winery & Tasting Room
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 175 reviews
While we take the art of winemaking seriously, we like to have fun too. A favorite since 1988, we're known for pioneering Colorado wines made from local grapes and fruit, with names like Laughing Cat, Cougar Run, and a Dinosaur series. Carlson Vineyards, a small farm winery, produces premium wines in the heart of Colorado wine country above the town of Palisade, at an altitude of 4700 ft. Grape wines: Riesling, T-Red (Lemberger), Sweet Baby Red, Shiraz, Merlot, Chardonnay and Gewurztraminer. Fruit wines: Cherry, Plum, Peach and Pearadactyl (Pear-Apple). Relax and savor the scenic vistas of the Grand Valley and Colorado River too. Located on Palisade's Fruit & Wine Scenic Byway around mile marker 6 on East Orchard Mesa.
Reviewed By RWCrockett - Lakewood, United States
Warm and welcoming staff. The owner/vintner even stopped at our table to visit even though it was a busy weekend afternoon. We loved the wines...bought a case of assorted types of wine. We were SO surprised to discover so many we liked at ONE place! We sat outside under the trees and enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere. Tastings were ample and the $8 tasting fee was waived when we bought 3 bottles. This place is our favorite winery in the area! Not pretentious. Great wines!
9. Whitewater Hill Vineyards
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 70 reviews
Please join us at our farm winery overlooking our vineyards and the Grand Valley of the Colorado River. We offer free wine tasting, gift and snack items and a picnic area. Our wines are Oaked and Unoaked Chardonnay, Merlot, Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Ethereal, Rosé, Riesling, Moscato, Gewurztraminer, Sweetheart Red, Zero Below Late Harvest Chardonnay, Icewine, and Ruby Classico Port. We look forward to meeting you soon!'Handgrown, handpicked, handcrafted'
Reviewed By Idaho1983 - Parker, United States
A true gem and a great comfortable place to visit with a grand view of orchards and vineyards of Palisades. A must visit when in the Grand Junction Area.
10. Snowy Peaks Winery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 327 reviews
Handcrafted wines from Estes Park, Colorado. Our family friendly tasting room features boutique wines, artisanal cheeses, gourmet foods and unique gifts from around Colorado. Open year-round for winery tours and tastings. Plus, juice tastings and a playroom for the younger jet-setters.
Reviewed By CarlaZ513
We stopped in for a tasting and wished we could have brought some bottles home with us! Snowy Peaks has a lot of different wines to choose from. We were seated outside and used dry-erase markers to mark our 5 choices on a menu. Our server brought all 5 samples out at once, each glass clearly marked as to which wine we had chosen. The samples were generous and the staff was so friendly. The wines were so good, and I even ordered a glass of Snowy Peaks Chardonnay at the restaurant we went to for dinner that night. Highly recommend you stop in for a tasting. You won't be disappointed!
